Chapter 136
The sudden air raid warning we received caused considerable confusion.
"Suddenly, a water gun fight?"
"We don't have much time, guys! Come quickly!"
"No, I just wanted to go swimming―"
"Let's think about it after we win this!"
Yoo Minha urged his brothers, who were slightly startled, in a loud voice.
I, too, was pushed by Kang Si-yoon and ended up standing in front of a table filled with various water guns.
There were common water guns that people are familiar with, but there were also many water guns with designs that I had never seen before.
"Are there water guns like this these days? Doesn't it look like a sniper rifle?"
"I think the range is longer? I guess I'll have to do this."
From water guns with telescopic attachments for easy attack from a distance to shotgun-style water guns that can spray super-powerful streams of water at close range,.
It definitely feels like toys have advanced two levels since we were kids.
I thought quickly about this and that.
'If I choose a water gun that is too close-range-oriented, I will be vulnerable to defense, and if I use a sniper water gun, I may have trouble finding a position. In that case, I need to have an appropriate mix of offense and defense.'
After much deliberation, I chose a hydro pump water gun that was advertised as capable of producing a high-powered stream of water.
Since we don't know what type of game the staff will prepare, we chose a weapon that can handle all situations.
If it's a fight where we have to knock each other down, I can unleash powerful firepower from mid- to long-range, and if I need to hit a specific part of the body, I can even aim with precision depending on the user's ability.
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After each of us chose a water gun to use, we first went outside.
As expected from a private pool villa, a huge swimming pool welcomed us.
"We, we're not going to go into the water and fight, are we?"
Heo Yu-bin asked in an anxious voice while looking at the calm surface of the swimming pool.
Then Song Hyung-bin said to him as if teasing him.
"Yubin brings rain, but you don't like fighting in the water?"
"I said I bring rain; I never said I like rain! I can't swim either!"
"How can Yubin survive alone in this harsh world?"
"Don't abandon me!"
The moment Heo Yu-bin's earnest plea ended, a whistle was heard from somewhere.
And then the staff, dressed in red, started running towards us all at once.
"Now, Seleste vs. Staff, the water gun showdown begins! "
The PD, who had appeared wearing a raincoat over his head, quickly explained the competition method.
"The rules are simple! Just spray each other with water guns until one says 'surrender'! The competition will only take place in this front yard, including the pool. Remember, if you step out, you're automatically out! The winner will receive a sumptuous summer seasonal snack, so fighting!"
We must not enter indoors and must fight only in this area.
Above all, we must shoot the water gun until the person surrenders, not just hit them in the face.
'Then it's simple.'
I took off the pink sunglasses I was wearing without hesitation.
And then I jumped straight into the pool.
"Karis?!"
"Hyung-nim, where are you going!"
I could hear the screams of the members above my head, but I paid no attention and went into the water.
It's time for the crown prince to demonstrate his skilled fighting sense.
'As expected, no one has jumped into the pool yet.'
They may be afraid of getting your whole body wet, or they may not be able to swim like Heo Yu-bin.
Unfortunately for those people, if there is a water feature like this swimming pool on the battlefield, it is very convenient for raiding.
I quickly sorted out the situation by capturing shadows moving from all directions.
'There are about four on the left and three on the right.'
I waited calmly until the sound of footsteps got closer to the pool, then jumped into the water.
And then I fired the water gun without hesitation at the red clothes right in front of my eyes.
"Ah, ah, ah-!"
The staff member who was attacked unexpectedly fell to the soft grass, flailing his hands.
I didn't miss the opportunity, and I shouted loudly.
"Now, everyone! Concentrate your attack!"
Strangely enough, the Crown Prince's speech patterns seemed to come out even though no abnormal status was activated.
Is it because I'm excited about a game that involves my body like this after a long time?
Chae Eun-gyu was the first to laugh heartily after hearing my scream.
"Hahaha! Karis starts again."
"If that happens, they might shoot a water gun at us instead, hyung."
"That won't do, so let's go quickly!"
"Oh yeah!"
It seems like my appearance during the sports day overlaps.
Yoo Minha broke through the staff's resistance and headed straight towards me.
And then, with a bright smile on his face, he launched an additional attack at the staff member who was being showered with my water gun.
"It's so easy to tell them apart because they're wearing red, unlike us!"
"Surrender! Surrendddeer!"
Easily subdued one person.
I continued to rush towards another staff member who was right next to me.
"You, you're too fast!"
The staff, surprised by my speed, continued to shoot water streams, but I turned my shoulder to the side and lightly parried the attacks.
A very easy game if I can just defend my eyes and nose.
"Where would you like me to shoot you?"
Although I asked kindly, I didn't have the luxury of waiting for an answer.
I focused my firepower on the face, the most vulnerable part, and immediately a declaration of surrender was made.
The members seemed to be taking a moment to watch me as I swept through the staff camp, almost like a one-man army.
"What on earth did he do in Estonia to be so good at sports?"
"He must have studied a lot to be that good at Korean."
"He only studied, but he is so good at physical games?"
"I cautiously guess that he was born strong."
Thanks to my quick efforts to subdue the first two, we were able to somewhat easily break the staff's will to fight.
When the last remaining staff member declared surrender, the PD blew a whistle to signal the end of the game.
"The winner is Seleste! Congratulations!"
"Ohhhhh!"
"It's a summer snack, so there must be ice cream. I suddenly really want ice cream."
While I was wiping off the water with the towel that Manager Hyung had brought, Kang Si-yoon spoke to me in a very serious tone.
"Karis. You really can't get hurt, okay?"
"What are you talking about out of the blue, Siyoon? Of course, no one should get hurt, not just me."
"That's true, but anyway, you absolutely must not get hurt. Later, when you go on a program like
When we talk about
The colorful scenes of idols playing various sports bring joy to fans.
Um, certainly, if I utilize this body, I can leave a huge impact.
"I'll think about it."
"I won't consider it, friend. You have to go, no matter what. If you don't go, I'll force you out even if I have to tie you up."
"This is too much, Siyoon."
"Why is this guy acting so weak? When I try to tie you up, you might break my arm in return and then tie me up."
"Since when have you known me so well?"
"Look at you; you're not even denying it now."
In return for winning the water gun fight, we were treated to a bounty of summer snacks.
From ice cream to cold watermelon, here are all the must-eat foods for summer.
"It's watermelon, watermelon! Let's eat watermelon right now!"
"I want ice cream first."
"I want ice cream too!"
"Yoon-chul, would you like to have one too?"
"... Chocolate flavor, please, hyung."
"Why is everyone only looking for ice cream!"
Yoo Minha vented his anger at the members who did not pay any attention to the watermelon.
But no one could resist the temptation of a sweet ice cream after playing in the water.
But I felt it was a shame to not eat the cool watermelon, so after eating the ice cream, I immediately started eating the watermelon.
"Hey, can't you break this with your bare hands?"
"Why do you think I'm some kind of superhuman, Siyoon?"
"Superman?"
"You have no conscience."
The food the staff provided seemed endless, as if they had come with the intention of feeding us to our fill.
Snacks like cookies that can be eaten easily were basic, and the barbecue set obtained through the efforts of the tasting corner team also boasted an enormous amount.
"When on earth are we going to finish eating this?"
"We have plenty of time, so just eat slowly."
"...Can I grill it?"
After the tasting corner, Ji Yoon-chul felt more confident in grilling meat and volunteered to grill it.
It was a bit difficult to let the youngest do the work alone, so I assisted him by cutting the meat diligently.
After such a hearty dinner, we took some time to relax and look up at the clear night sky, something we can never see in Seoul.
As the silence passed, Yoo Min-ha spoke in an unusually small voice.
"... Once we start our activities, we will work really hard."
"Of course. We're just waiting for our debut."
"Everyone just has to do their best."
After hearing Song Hyung-bin's words, Chae Eun-gyu quietly strengthened his resolve.
"I think everyone else is thinking the same thing, but I just wanted to say this again. Let's work hard so that when we look back, we'll never regret it."
Chae Eun-gyu's words sank into the night air.
Chae Eun-gyu is the one who has thought about the word 'regret' more than any of us.
The members nodded silently, as if they had sensed his strong will.
"Oh, right. There was something I wanted to talk about."
"What is it?"
"What is it, hyung?"
Kang Si-yoon clapped his hands as if something suddenly occurred to him.
Then he glanced at his brothers and said,.
"We haven't decided on a leader yet, right?"
"Ah."
"Now that I think about it...."
After the debut was confirmed, we were so busy with our schedules, including reality shows and preparing our debut song, that we didn't even discuss who would be the leader.
Heo Yu-bin and Yoo Min-ha expressed their opinions in unison.
"I think it would be good if Eun-gyu Hyung took the lead!"
"Eun-gyu Hyung has the most experience, and he actually continued to be the leader in
"Haha...."
It was natural that Chae Eun-gyu's name would come up.
But Chae Eun-gyu himself smiled awkwardly.
"I've been thinking that I should speak out at some point, but I think now is the best time to do so."
"Oh?"
"What is it, hyung?"
"Is it serious?"
"It's not that serious. Um... there was something I felt while doing survival."
Chae Eun-gyu continued speaking slowly, wiggling his fingers slightly.
"Everyone always told me that I should naturally take the lead role because I was older and had experience right before debuting. At the time, I also thought it was natural to be the leader... But now that I look back, I think I was a bit pushed by the atmosphere rather than doing it because I really wanted to."
We had no choice but to quietly listen to Cha Eun-gyu's words.
"When I was a leader, I always felt pressured to do well, and whenever I felt like I wasn't meeting people's expectations, I would often overthink things and feel anxious. Because of that, I couldn't overcome the pressure and ended up saying things to Min-ha that I shouldn't have said."
"That's all in the past, hyung!"
"But I still feel like I'm not good enough to be the leader myself. If I were to become the leader and then lose control of my emotions and cause trouble... this isn't a survival show anymore; this is a real group."
Chae Eun-gyu trailed off.
Everyone seemed to have somewhat expected that he would take over as leader.
As Cha Eun-gyu spoke his heartfelt words, everyone fell into silence once again.
Then, an unexpected person broke the silence.
"... I think Hyung-bin Hyung would also be a good leader."
Ji Yoon-chul raised his hand and recommended Song Hyung-bin as the leader.
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